To test biological specimens or cultured cells by the IMPACT, send one cryovial of each sample containing a minimum of ~10^6-10^7 cells/vial. Cells may be in the form of a pellet or in growth media, freeze media or phosphate-buffered saline. To test liquid samples by the IMPACT, it is optimal if you send one cryovial of each sample with 0.5 ml of sample/vial. However, smaller volumes of sample can also be evaluated if limited amounts of the sample are available. Please call if you have questions about sample size.

Collection of material for IMPACT testing should be performed aseptically to prevent inadvertent contamination of the samples.

Ship samples to our laboratory by overnight courier with ice packs or dry ice so that samples remain frozen during shipment.

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From highly respected educational institutions to world-class pharmaceutical companies and independent researchers, our partners have come to expect only the best from us—from industry-leading products and services to our world-class team of veterinarians, PhD microbiologists, molecular biologists, and geneticists.

The IDEXX BioResearch Scientists discovered a new pathogen in Immunocompromised Mice - Corynebacterium (HAC2). Which conclusions can we draw at the moment and what does this mean for your facility? Learn more in this on demand webinar.

We're proud to share this highlights video from the 2018 Animal Health Investment meeting in London, organised by Kisaco Research. We are excited to confirm we are participating again in the 2019 event.

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